LG announces the Optimus Sol with 3.8-inch 'Ultra AMOLED' display

LG this evening announced the Optimus Sol (aka the LG -E730). And this things packed with a number of standout features. First off, it's running Android 2.3 Gingerbread, as well it should. It's boasting a 3.8-inch "Ultra AMOLED" display at 480x800 resolution, which LG says "has a two-fold advanced reflection rate compared to standard AMOLED displays," leading to better clarity outdoors, and a reduction in image quality degradation.

It's also got a new power-management system, which LG says will boost battery life by 20 percent to 30 percent.

Other specs of note:

Qualcomm MSM8255 processor at 1GHz

Network: Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900), dual-band UMTS (900/2100)

RAM: 512MB

ROM: 2GB

Program memory: 150MB internal

External memory: 2GB microSD card included

Rear camera: 5MP with autofocus

Bluetooth 3.0

Wifi 802.11 b/g/n

aGPS

DLNA

Dimensions: 122.5 x 62.5 x 9.8 mm

Battery: 1,500 mAh

The Optimus Sol will be available in Europe in mid-September, followed by Central and South America. It'll be available in black, titan and white, subject to regional release.

Yeah I was just gonna say the same in reference to the aval space surrounding the screen. Even a midrange phone should include a flash. As far as the search button I've only used it once and that was because I tapped it by accident.

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